Rita Ora, Brandy Returning for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland"
Rita Ora and Brandy are set to reprise their roles from the 'Descendants' film franchise in the upcoming fifth installment.
The fifth movie, now titled 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' will see Ora once again play the Queen of Hearts with Brandy again playing Cinderella.
In addition, Paolo Montalban will return as King Charming and Melanie Paxson returns as the Fairy Godmother, making Paxson the only actor to appear in all five 'Descendants' films.
The new additions join previously announced cast members Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura, Brendon Tremblay, Alexandro Byrd, Kiara Romero, Joel Oulette, Zavien Garret, Ryan McEwen, Dayton Paradis, and Leonardo Nam.
The pic is set to release on the Disney Channel and Disney+ in 2026.
Per the official description, the movie 'explores what 'happily ever after' really means for Red (Cantrall) and Chloe (Baker) following their time-traveling adventures in the 2024 hit film 'Descendants: The Rise of Red.' Set primarily in present-day Wonderland with a host of new and familiar characters, this sequel delves into the warning at the end of the previous movie: There are consequences when you alter the fabric of time.'
Kimmy Gatewood is directing from a script by co-executive producer Tamara Chestna, Dan Frey, and Ru Sommer.
Returning to the franchise are executive producers Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh.
Gatewood also serves as co-producer. Emilio Dosal serves as choreographer.
In addition to the four existing films, the 'Descendants' franchise also includes the animated spinoff series 'Descendants: Wicked World' and the animated special 'Descendants: The Royal Wedding.'
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